DLC 574: Joey Noelle: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Mario & Luigi Brothership, Pokemon TCGP, Batman: Arkham Shadow, Metro Awakening VR, Half-Life 20th Anniversary, player housing in WoW, Xbox handheld, Halo on Playstation?
Nov 18, 2024
Joey Noelle, a producer and co-host from Kinda Funny Vids with a passion for gaming, joins the discussion. They dive into Phil Spencer’s hints about Xbox's handheld future and the impact of cloud gaming. The nostalgic 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 is celebrated, with reflections on its legacy and potential sequels. Joey also critiques the new LEGO Horizon Adventures game, discussing its linear gameplay compared to past open-world titles. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on upcoming player housing in WoW and experiences with various popular games.
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Xbox's Platform-Agnostic Future
- Phil Spencer hints at Xbox's hardware future, including a handheld device and potential acquisitions.
- He states there's no restriction on which Xbox games could appear on other consoles, like PlayStation.
Interest in Xbox Handheld
- Joey Noelle prefers handheld gaming and is interested in a potential Xbox handheld.
- She primarily plays PlayStation but would welcome more access to Xbox games.
Platform Agnosticism Benefits Players
- Phil Spencer suggests Xbox may put any game on other consoles.
- Joey Noelle believes this benefits everyone, allowing wider access to games regardless of platform.